Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 297

He couldn't let Evangeline take that risk with Glenn's future.

Glenn had no idea what Theo was thinking. After hanging up, he stepped out of the small hut. In the distance, the turquoise water of the island's cove sparkled, meeting the horizon. The island's terrified residents were huddled together, held at bay by Victor's armed guards, who were interrogating them about Theresa's whereabouts. Children wailed in their parents' arms.

The guards ignored them, ransacking the small homes one by one. After a few minutes, they emerged and reported to Victor, who was strolling toward them.

"Nothing, Mr. Lockridge."

"My team didn't find anything either."

"There's nowhere to hide a person here."

Victor's eyes were bloodshot, but a cruel smile played on his lips. He held out his hand, and a guard respectfully passed him a lit torch.

"If Tessa isn't here," Victor said, his voice dangerously soft, "then this place has no reason to exist."

He raised the torch and tossed it toward a pile of dry firewood. The residents screamed, struggling against the guards, but it was no use. Victor watched, unconcerned.

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